British Columbia Science Curriculum
Organized around BC Curriculum Big Ideas and built for the Foundation Skills Assessment.
Browse by school level
Elementary School Science
Life, physical, and Earth science concepts from Kindergarten through Grade 5.
Kindergarten
Life cycles, weather, and basic forces for kindergarten science.
Grade 1
Life cycles, properties of matter, and local ecosystems for Grade 1 Science.
Grade 2
Animal diversity, states of matter, and forces for Grade 2 science.
Grade 3
Ecosystems, forces, and the solar system for Grade 3 science.
Grade 4
Human senses, biomes, and states of matter for Grade 4 science.
Grade 5
Human body systems, solutions, and ecosystems for Grade 5 science.
Middle School Science
Grade 6 through Grade 8 science, bridging into the senior integrated courses.
High School Science
Grade 9 and Grade 10 integrated science, the senior courses in this sequence.
Aligned with the BC Curriculum
Each course maps to BC Curriculum Big Ideas, Curricular Competencies, and Content, following the sequence BC classrooms use from Kindergarten through Grade 10.
- Mapped to BC Curriculum Big Ideas and Content, grade by grade
- Review built in for the Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA)
- Unlimited practice problems with step-by-step worked solutions
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About the British Columbia Science Curriculum
How the BC Curriculum Works
BC sets its own K-12 science standards through the BC Curriculum, organized around Big Ideas, Curricular Competencies, and Content rather than a list of discrete skills.
How British Columbia Differs
BC integrates all science strands - life, physical, and Earth - within each grade level rather than separating them into distinct discipline courses until after Grade 10.
How British Columbia Science Progresses
Students move from Kindergarten inquiry through Grade 8 mixed-strand science, then into Grade 9 and Grade 10 integrated science that prepares them for senior disciplines.
How British Columbia Assesses Science
The Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA) is given in Grades 4 and 7; Graduation Assessments measure readiness at the end of the senior years for university readiness.
Common Questions from British Columbia Parents
We've got answers to some popular questions.
Which grades does StudyPug cover for British Columbia science?
StudyPug covers British Columbia science from Kindergarten through Grade 10, including all three bands: elementary, middle, and high school.
How do I find the course that matches my child's class?
Browse by grade - each course on StudyPug is labeled by grade and follows the BC Curriculum sequence your child's teacher uses.
Does StudyPug help with the Foundation Skills Assessment?
Yes. Review material is built into Grade 4 and Grade 7 courses, based on real exams, so students can practice the skills the FSA measures.
Does the lesson order match what BC schools teach?
Yes. Each course follows the BC Curriculum's Big Ideas and Content sequence so a student can find and practice the exact concept covered in class that day.
Can I use StudyPug for homeschooling?
Yes. Lessons are organized by grade and BC Curriculum standard and can be worked at the student's own pace, making them a practical fit for home learning.
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Last updated June 5, 2026
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